Member News
State Board Meetings
NPSOT state board meetings are held quarterly – in January, April, July, and October, usually on the third Saturday. All members are welcome to attend. The schedule for 2010.
2010 Symposium
Planning has already started for the 2010 symposium, which will be in Denton. Check here for the latest information.
Highland Lakes is the Kate Hillhouse Chapter of the Year
Members of the Highland Lakes Chapter display a proclamation of Texas Native Plant Week as they accept the Chapter of the Year Award. (photo by Bill Hopkins)
The Highland Lakes Chapter was named as the NPSOT Chapter of the Year for 2009 at the annual Awards Banquet in Wichita Falls on October 17 . Gailon Hardin recognized the chapter for their efforts to obtain legislation designating a Texas Native Plant Week. A bill was signed by Governor Perry this summer which calls for a Texas Native Plant Week to be celebrated the third week of each October.
The award is given by the outgoing President of the Society on the basis of chapter demonstration of leadership, chapter activities that promote the purposes of NPSOT, and chapter fun with plants. The Highland Lakes Chapter is privileged to have possession of the Chapter of the Year quilt for one year, after which it will be returned to be awarded to next year’s award winner. The quilt was made by Kate Hillhouse, a former president of the Society.
NPSOT Strategic Plan
The NPSOT state board contracted with a consultant in 2008 to help develop a strategic plan and long range goals. Here is the final plan, which was accepted by the state board at its October 18, 2008 meeting.
• Strategic Goals & Objectives for 2009-2012 – Executive Summary (Adobe Acrobat PDF file, 7 pages)
• Strategic Goals & Objectives for 2009-2012 (Adobe Acrobat PDF file, 12 pages)
NPSOT State Activity Reports for 2008
This report highlights and summarizes NPSOT activities and accomplishments for the period September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008.
• NPSOT State Activity Report 2008 (PDF file, 1 page)
